Fr. Glenn: That Which Cannot Be Killed
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ever been the object—nay, the victim—of a harmful, yet baseless, rumor?
I’ve recently watched a murder mystery series on PBS: Vienna Blood. In one episode, an antagonist, threatening a protagonist so as to keep him from submitting evidence of a crime, warns that he and his toadies would draft a false and damaging tale against him, warning him: “You can’t kill a rumor. Like a hydra, you cut off one head, and two spring up in its place.”
Probably most of us have been the subject of the rumor mill at one time or another. People love to speculate about the faults of others—very likely so Read More
All Shall Be Well: Creation Care
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
When I was in eighth grade, my “reading” teacher began each class with a list of ten words. We then had to use our (paper) thesauruses and produce a list of synonyms for each word. I found the task incredibly tedious.
Today, I am grateful for the tedium! The exercise impressed upon me the power and nuances of words and language. Take the word “dominion”. In a majority of English translations Read More
Visit Open House Scheduled For Saturday April 23
REAL ESTATE News:Video Tribute To Retired LAFD Firefighter Mark Sandoval
Video tribute of Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honoring retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon in a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by reception in the parish hall. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, he was born in Los Alamos and was a lifelong member of the community. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1979, where he fell in love with golf and found friendships that lasted a lifetime. Ninety-two golfers Read More
Scenes Of Procession For Retired Firefighter Mark Sandoval
Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon with a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by a reception in the parish hall. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Sandoval this afternoon as he is accompanied into Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, Read More
Handy Tips On How To Prevent Food Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL News:
Benefits of Reducing Food Waste
In the United States, food is wasted across the supply chain from farm to fork. According to the EPA, roughly 96% of discarded household food ends up in the landfill while only 4% is composted.
Along the entire food supply chain, it is estimated that almost 40% of all produced food is discarded with most going directly in the landfill. Wasted food not only costs consumers money (over $218 billion annually), but also contributes to your individual and household greenhouse gas emissions. If you want to calculate your carbon footprint and learn Read More
Vitalant Blood Drive At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian April 21
Society Of Catholic Scientists Hosts Public Lecture April 28
Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware
SCS News:
The New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) is pleased to invite the local community to a public lecture to be given by Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware, Physics, the President and founder of the Society of Catholic Scientists, on “Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life? Anthropic Coincidences and Multiverse Ideas”, at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 in the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall.
This lecture will be preceded by a Mass at 5:30 p.m. celebrated by the pastor of IHM, Read More
Repaving Project Begins On U.S. 84/285 In Española
NMDOT News:
ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project today, April 19, on N.M. 106 in Española.
Work will take place on US 84/285 from mile marker 188.3 to 189.3 (Santa Clara Bridge) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. One lane will be closed during working hours and a pilot car will be on hand to guide motorists around the roadwork area.
All traffic control devices will be removed at the end of each workday, and all lanes of traffic will be reopened.
This mile long project is expected to be completed Read More
Atomic City Transit Route 2M Suspended Starting April 21
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be suspended starting Friday, April 21 until further notice due to staffing shortage. Passengers can use Route 2T.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any additional information, call 505.661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the Atomic City Transit website. Read More
Today Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023
Today is the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Courtesy/arapahoelibraries.org
From The White House:
Today, April 18, marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation:
Days Of Remembrance Of Victims Of The Holocaust, 2023
During Yom HaShoah and throughout these days of remembrance, we mourn the six million Jews who were murdered during the horror of the Holocaust — as well as the millions of Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQI+ individuals, and political dissidents who were murdered at the hands of the Read More
Environment Department Testing For PFAS In Private Groundwater Wells Across New Mexico In April And May
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will test private domestic wells for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across New Mexico in April and May 2023.
One or more groundwater wells can be sampled at no cost to the well owners. Limited sampling will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those counties impacted by last summer’s fires. Private well owners in Curry, Lincoln, Mora and Roosevelt counties especially are encouraged to sign up by April 21, by completing a short survey at this link or calling 505.205.6964.
PFAS are Read More
NMDOT To Create Long-Term Improvement Plan On I-40 From Arizona State Line To Atrisco Vista Interchange
The public is invited to attend an online Public Input Meeting Tuesday, April 25 to learn about the ongoing I-40 Corridor Study and provide input. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
MILAN — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend a second online Public Input Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 to learn about the ongoing I-40 Corridor Study and provide input.
The purpose of the online Public Input Meeting is to share what the project team has learned, and the alternatives being considered followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide input.
To join the meeting, Read More
Pig+Fig Cafe: Juan Gil Spanish Wine Dinner Sunday April 23
Courtesy/Pig+Fig
Pig + Fig Cafe News:
Join Pig+Fig Café as they ‘explore the beautiful Spanish wines from the Juan Gil Family Estates’ at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
The ‘Juan Gil Spanish Wine Dinner’ will feature six wines, five courses, $125 per person. Seating is limited | for reservations, email: pigandfigcafe@gmail.com
Menu:
Reception Wine
2021 O Fillo da Condesa Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- First Plate
Crispy salt cod fritters, grilled marinated artichokes, romesco sauce
2021 Bodegas Shaya Verdejo, Rueda, Spain - Second Plate
Salad of piquillo peppers, heirloom tomatoes, manzanilla
Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Wildflowers
Variety: Several species and colors of wildflowers grace a field just off of a county road near Gonzales, Texas in early April. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Field of Color: A field of yellow Black-eyed Susan and red Indian paintbrush fill a roadside field near Buchanan Lake in the Texas Hill Country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Nothing says spring like a warm sunny day and a field of colorful wildflowers. Spring in the Rocky Mountain region seem to never want to lose its grip on the cold, snowy, and windy days remaining from winter Read More
Fr. Glenn: If The World Hates You …
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Man … sometimes the world seems so topsy-turvy and filled with strife, bitterness and hatred. Strife in the streets, strife in halls of government, beaucoup strife in social media, and even (age-old) strife between—and even within—religions. As mentioned here before, the strongest argument against Christianity is often Christians themselves, or rather Christians acting far afield from the teachings of Jesus … not to mention the seemingly infinite number of denominations, all teaching different variations. Yet, it seems that other religions have this same type of Read More
Scenic America Launches Website, Visual Brand Identity
Scenic America News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scenic America, the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s scenic beauty, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, scenic.org.
Visitors will also notice a revamped logo, as part of a larger effort to redesign the organization’s visual brand identity.
The new website focuses on the main principles of the organization’s mission and objectives, features large and attractive visuals of America’s most scenic views, and assists users in locating, learning about, and accessing America’s scenic Read More
Home Country: Spring Mornings
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Spring mornings are a lot like Christmas. Each day we get up and go out into the yard or walk along the creek or visit the horses in the pasture. And each day, each morning, we find something new the sun has brought us.
Pinfeather leaves of an unbelievable green now start showing on cottonwoods that have stood like stark ghostly frames all through the cold winter. Hopeful blades of grass peek through clumps of brown left over from last summer’s verdant pasture. Everywhere we look there is something new and different.
A lot of this Christmas-in-spring is kept just among us, Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Builds Two Homes During 2023 Spring Break Mission Trip In Mexico
Walls and roof go up on a concrete pad prepared during the United Church Spring break mission trip. Monday was framing day. Wednesday, chicken wire, windows, and tar paper are readied for the plaster. By the end of the day Thursday, it’s Key Day, when the house is ceremonially handed over to the receiving family. This is a life-changing time for the family and a happy culmination of an arduous week for volunteers. By all accounts, a Spring Break well spent. Courtesy/UCLA
UCLA News:
The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) Spring break Mexico Mission added two more houses to the 100+ they have built over Read More
National Work Zone Awareness Week Runs April 17-21
New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing.
The goal is to remind everyone to pay attention as they approach and drive through work zones so both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.
“Work zone safety hits especially hard at the NMDOT this year,” New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna said. “March 30, the department lost one of our dedicated road maintenance workers in a work zone crash. He was assisting State Police with setting up Read More
